The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 11 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are:
1. Kevin Angelo, CLFP – Sales Manager – Client Development, Financial Partners Group
2. Heidi Brooks, CLFP – Sales Manager, Commercial Finance, DLL
3. Rebecca Crown, CLFP – Credit Underwriter – F&A, DLL
4. Gillianne Daum, CLFP – Account Manager, Healthcare Retail, DLL
5. Swinkey Jindal, CLFP – Agile Software Engineer, DLL
6. Mackenzie Luft, CLFP – Account Executive, DLL
7. Ravi Patel, CLFP Associate – Director, Treasury, DLL
8. Kinna Pattani, CLFP – Global Head Finance and Regulatory Compliance, Alfa Financial Software Inc.
9. Nicholas Pierandri, CLFP – Vice President Sales, First American Equipment Finance
10. Kevin Smallwood, CLFP – Head of Strategic Initiatives, DLL
11. Ryan Steger, CLFP – Middle Market Specialist, DLL
“Deciding to sit for the CLFP Exam was a multifaceted decision rooted in both personal and professional growth,” says Kinna Pattani. “Having been in the industry for over 20 years and having fulfilled various roles, why even decide to do this? I saw the CLFP as an opportunity to challenge myself and assess how much my industry knowledge had evolved over time. The process was a chance to broaden my professional network, offering me a platform to engage and exchange ideas with a diverse group of industry professionals.”
“Beyond personal assessment, it was crucial to understand the value that CLFP certification holds for our team and understand the demands so that I can provide them the required support,” Pattani shares.
“How was my experience? It was like deciding to run a marathon after a 20-year hiatus from jogging (and yes, it’s been that long since I have done any meaningful jogging). It was exciting, terrifying, and left everyone around me, including myself, wondering what on earth I was thinking. Now that I have come out on the other end, I can’t wait to sit another test. Was it worth it? Yes! I will be encouraging my team to participate in the academy as part of a cohort. It will be a valuable opportunity for them to learn from one another and strengthen their collective knowledge.”
The CLFP designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the commercial equipment finance industry. There are Certified Lease & Finance Professionals and Associates located throughout the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, India, Pakistan, Africa, and Australia. For more information, visit http://www.CLFPFoundation.org.